Hello. I purchased my franchise in September 2023. I had no experience as my background is Nurse Practitioner.

I can't say enough about Cruise Planners from day 1 to today. I have received in person and virtual training whenever needed. My coaches have been instrumental in my success during my first year as I had greater than $500,000 in sales.

I have connected to multiple other franchise owners and learned so much from each and every one. Cruise Planners is top notch in being a host agency!! Come and join us and enjoy traveling!!!

I've been with Cruise Planners for almost 14 years, and it remains the best decision I've ever made. The tools and assistance are excellent. I'm now a senior and can mold this business any way I'd like -- choosing my own hours, my own niches, and my own clientele, while still making a nice sum of money. I highly recommend this franchise.

I have been so happy with my decision to join Cruise Planners back in 2020. The training at the beginning as well as the ongoing training opportunities have accelerated my growth. The support from home office, partnerships and collaboration with other advisors is fantastic. The technology is amazing, and I could not do my job without it.

Cruise Planners is the best Host Agency in the business. I couldn't do what I do without them. The software, training, support and more is outstanding. From day one they support you and provide you with everything you need to run your business. The transition to being my own boss was so easy. If you want to own your own travel agency come to Cruise Planners you won't be sorry.

Great Franchise. Technology and support is top-notch! They have several opportunities to meet in person for bootcamps, technology training and conferences. The comradery among other owners is wonderful. The Signature Consortium has been a great partnership taking Cruise Planners Agents to an even higher level of professionalism and added benefits for customers.

Ahoy, fellow wanderlusters! If you're contemplating a voyage into the world of selling travel look no further than Cruise Planners. Cast off your doubts, because my journey began in 2014, and I can confidently say that it’s been one heck of a ride since then!

In just three short years, I navigated my way into the Millionaires Club—an exclusive club that I proudly still call home. And let’s be honest, the view from up here is spectacular! What truly sets Cruise Planners apart is the exceptional support we receive. Under the astute leadership of Michelle Fee, who exemplifies integrity like a lighthouse guiding ships home, agents are at the very heart of every decision. It’s as if they’ve taken the phrase “customer-first” and translated it to “agent-first.” Talk about a refreshing change in a world of self-serving “leadership!”

Now, let's talk about my fellow agents. They say every family has its quirks and boy, do we have ours! We're a delightful mix of personalities, some more eccentric than a cat in a bowtie, but that’s what makes our ‘Cruise Planner Family’ so great. The culture here is undeniably strong; it's more like a family reunion (minus the awkward conversations and fruitcake).

When it comes to training and support, Cruise Planners delivers a masterclass. They offer top-notch resources, making sure you're equipped to tackle the most complicated bookings with grace and style. However, let’s be real—the real game-changer here is the technology. If you thought your smartphone was smart, just wait until you experience CP’s tech tools. It’s like having a travel genie in your pocket, ready to grant all your clients’ vacation wishes at the push of a button!

Of course, no ship is perfect, and if I had a magic wand, there might be a few things I'd tweak. However, the essential elements—the core values of respect for people, integrity, inclusion, and excellence—are all firmly in place. These principles ensure that not only do we sell travel, but we do it with purpose and meaning. I am happy to answer any questions!

In conclusion, Cruise Planners is the right ship to board if you’re looking for a franchise that combines support, technology, and a wonderfully quirky community. I couldn’t be happier with my decision—it's been a voyage worth every wave! So grab your metaphorical life jacket and jump in; adventure awaits!

I started as an Associate in 2012 and have never looked back. It is such a fulfilling adventure helping clients, friends and even family make amazing vacation memories.
Being an associate with Cruise Planners has been everything I need to grow my business year after year. The resources from Home Office and my Franchise Owner's team continues to help me with my knowledge of all vendors and products available in the industry. The software from Home Office is the BEST, makes my job so much easier and impressive to my clients.

If you're thinking about purchasing a travel franchise, I wholeheartedly recommend Cruise Planners. They offer exceptional educational support, and their technology platform enhances the efficiency of my business operations. Cruise Planners' esteemed reputation in the travel industry commands instant respect when I interact with vendors. Their provision of both written and digital marketing materials significantly boosts my business. I foresee continued growth for our company in the future.

I've been a Franchisee since 2006. As a military brat growing up overseas and then a military officer myself, traveling around the world, owning a travel business was a no-brainer. I love to travel, so why not get paid to travel?! In looking for a franchise partnership, I found Cruise Planners to be invested in me...their training, coaching, hands-free marketing, award winning reputation, fantastic relationships with industry partners, technology that exceeds expectations and an organization that is always moving forward, challenging the status quo and making sure I have all I need to be successful in this business.
There's a reason Cruise Planners is ranked #1 host-franchise partner year after year.

Having been an independent contractor with a small Mom and Pop local travel agency that focused on Disney travel for about eight years, I had been looking to extend my wings and fly the proverbial chicken coop for a few years. Knowing there was more to travel than just Disney, I had been exploring options and investigating many agencies on and off for a couple years.

My family and I loved cruising, international travel and going to all-inclusive resorts, so I looked at 4-5 other well-known agencies, but really was impressed with Cruise Planners. No matter how many groups and consortiums I looked at, and which one I favored, I always kept going back to the "Team In Green!" They had ALL Travel covered and included, with great references, superb affiliations and a stellar reputation.

When Covid hit in 2020, that is when I decided it was the ideal time for me to make my franchise purchase with Cruise Planners. Crazy? Nope. Ingenious? Yep!! Business had slowed enough to make a smooth transition with my existing client base (all family, friends and referrals) to attend Star-U, set-up my files, get all the updates and training completed and just GO for the gusto!!!

The technology, the people, the support, and the connections at Cruise Planners are the best of the best. The powerful CP affiliation is a badge of honor that I wear with pride daily! It was/is honestly the BEST decision I have ever made for business. I set aside the start-up funds, looked over the paperwork, signed and send, please take my money. Now, I am the boss of me and I LOVE IT!

I am so glad I finally mustered up the courage to take the leap of faith, trust my gut, go with my instincts and become a "GREENIE!" Since February 2021 I have added two Independent Contractors, one in 2022 and the other in 2023. We have successfully made it into the "Millionaire's Club" based on our overall sales annually for the past two years. We will continue to flourish, learning about new & exciting destinations, making new connections with various vendors, visiting new locations and venues and most importantly travelling all over discovering the world one continent at a time.

Michelle Fee is such a heroine and role-model for women-owned businesses and I contribute most of my CP success to her and her vision, her dreams and her drive that she injects into each of us on the daily (through webinars, newsletters, seminars, conferences, boot camps, summits, invitational events, the list just goes on and on and on). Support, care, commitment, compassion, love, family and success are all attributes that are associated with being a Cruise Planners Family Member, and we are ALL one big, happy FAMILY!

Cruise Planners is my dream come true! I am forever grateful, totally blessed and forever thankful for the Cruise Planners model for Travel Franchise Owners. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Love,
Charlene (Char) Daley
char.daley@cruiseplanners.com
www.travelfunseaandsun.com
610-909-4795
Essington, just outside PHL, PA
Have a great day!!